Wellness and Preventative Care Benefits
Your well-being is important to us and we know that through preventative healthcare it is possible to diagnose underlying health issues earlier. Being healthy goes much further than not feeling ill. Even if you don't have any symptoms, your body can hide the early signs of a medical condition. If a condition is left untreated or the symptoms go unnoticed without confirmation of the root cause, the condition can progress to a stage where serious intervention is needed. Such interventions may include expensive surgery and intensive medical care. With the Wellness and Preventative Care Benefits our members have access to essential screenings for early diagnosis and preventative care.
Bankmed members and beneficiaries older than 18 years have access to Wellness Benefits which cover services related to preventative tests and health assessments. Below is more information on The Wellness Experience, The Personal Health Assessment (PHA) and our Bankmed National Pensioner Project.
The Wellness Experience
The Wellness Experience is an interactive experience where you are able to identify underlying health issues. At the Wellness Experience you are able to do a Personal Health Assessment (PHA) and HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT), both of which are paid from your Insured Benefit. This will allow you to become more familiar with your health. In addition, the Bankmed Wellness Specialist team are on hand to assist you and answer any questions.
To see when a Bankmed Wellness Experience is coming to your employer, click here.
The Personal Health Assessment (PHA)
As part of your Personal Health Assessment, a Healthcare Professional will measure your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose, as well as calculating your body mass index and waist circumference.
Find out more about the Personal Health Assessment here
Bankmed National Pensioner Project
Pensioners, did you know that we offer wellness and preventative screenings in the comfort of your home?*
As part of our commitment to your good health, Bankmed offers the very best in wellness and preventative care screenings. For your convenience, we offer pensioners the opportunity to schedule an appointment with BioFITT Wellness, who will conduct screenings at your place of residence.
With your approval - BioFITT Wellness will conduct the following integrated screenings :
- Personal Health Assessment (PHA)
- HIV/AIDS counselling and testing (HCT)
These screenings will be paid from Insured Benefits - it will not affect your day-to-day benefits or your Medical Savings Account (if applicable). Please note that the screenings and name of the service provider will reflect on your Bankmed claims statement.
A registered nurse or biokineticist will conduct the various screenings. All consumables will be provided by the clinical team.
For more information regarding the screenings and to schedule your appointment, please call BioFITT Wellness on 021 820 4858 during office hours (8:00 to 17:00).
*Applies only to registered Bankmed members and their dependants who are over the age of 60.
Kindly note that pensioners can also do a PHA/HCT at their Network GP or Network pharmacy.